Curitiba Flashcards
1
Q
How much of waste is recycled?
A
2/3
2
Q
What filters are placed on chimneys and what do they do?
A
CFC filters which help to prevent illnesses like asthma.
3
Q
How much green space is there per inhabitant?
A
Over 50sq metres
4
Q
Describe some features of Curitiba’s bus system.
A
- three sections, bi-articulated
- charge one price for all journeys
- 200x cheaper than a subway
- have their own lanes
- arrive every 60 seconds
5
Q
What is different about the parks?
A
They contain floodwater in water features which reduces the flood risk. They are also interconnected and ring the city, preventing urban sprawl.
6
Q
How many people does the green exchange affect per day?
A
40,000
7
Q
Where is Curitiba?
A
Paraná, South Brazil.
